FAA Part 107 Operational Limitations and Restrictions Flashcards
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What is the maximum altitude for sUAS operations under standard Part 107 rules?
Answer: 400 feet AGL
Part 107 limits sUAS operations to a maximum of 400 feet above ground level (AGL) unless operating within 400 feet of a structure.
What is the maximum groundspeed permitted for a sUAS under Part 107?
Answer: 87 knots (100 mph)
Part 107 limits sUAS groundspeed to a maximum of 87 knots, which equals 100 miles per hour.
How high may a remote pilot fly when operating within 400 feet of a 600-foot tall structure?
Answer: Up to 1,000 feet AGL
Remote pilots may fly up to 400 feet above a structure, so operating near a 600-foot building allows flight up to 1,000 feet AGL.
What minimum flight visibility is required for Part 107 sUAS operations?
Answer: 3 statute miles
Part 107 requires a minimum flight visibility of 3 statute miles from the remote pilot's ground control station.
What is the minimum cloud clearance required for Part 107 sUAS operations?
Answer: 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds
Remote pilots must remain at least 500 feet below clouds and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds during Part 107 operations.
Under Part 107, a remote pilot may operate a sUAS over a moving vehicle only if:
Answer: The operation is within a sparsely populated area or meets Operations Over People requirements
Part 107 permits flight over moving vehicles only in sparsely populated areas or when the sUAS meets the applicable Operations Over People category requirements.